At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to ensure safe and well-maintained Council schools and buildings.
- Company: Join North Lanarkshire Council, committed to community and employee wellbeing.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days annual leave, health benefits, and flexible working options.
- Other info: Guaranteed interviews for care-experienced individuals and support for disabled applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and customer service is essential.
The predicted salary is between 7 - 33 £ per hour.
We are looking for motivated and customer focused individuals to help lead our team, delivering a safe, secure and well-maintained environment within Council schools/buildings meeting the needs of our customers and service users.
In order to succeed in this role, you will have experience of working in both a facilities management and customer focused environment. You must be a team player and have experience in dealing with members of the public and addressing issues and problems with members of the public/customers. Supervisory experience would be advantageous.
It is also essential that you have excellent communication and organisational skills and experience of co-ordinating work schedules and managing workload fluctuations. You must be IT literate and should have the ability to maintain schedules and documentation and oversee the review of this and an understanding of Health and Safety requirements and child protection regulations and procedures. A current driving licence is essential for this role.
You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role. This position is temporary for one (1) year.
Work Pattern – 37 Hours Taylor High School (Motherwell) (Cluster 1) - Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:00pm and Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm.
Working here at North Lanarkshire Council, we have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 27 days annual leave and 6 public holidays, and a wide range of benefits available to you.
We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career. North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a Smarter Working Policy.
North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description.
The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live.
To find out more, alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio.
***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***
Area Facilities Officer (Temporary) - REQ06468 - 481267 in Motherwell employer: North Lanarkshire Council
North Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. With benefits such as 27 days of annual leave, flexible working options, and access to a comprehensive learning academy, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. The council's commitment to inclusivity and community support makes it a rewarding place to work, especially for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the local education sector.
